I asked experts how many portions of fruit and veg you really should eat each day

What's OnFood & DrinkFood and drinkYou might be getting it wrong04:03, 16 Aug 2026Boosting our wellbeing through diet often comes down to upping our intake of fruit and veg, yet this can prove tricky at times. With a mountain of advice available – including conflicting guidance on daily portions – it's easy to feel overwhelmed.‌The five-a-day mantra is well known, but it doesn't tell the whole story. To cut through the confusion, I consulted several specialists to discover exactly how much fruit and veg we should be consuming daily – and the findings were eye-opening.‌Hazel Shore, a dietitian at Phlo Clinic, explained to Express.co.uk: "The '5-a-day' recommendation was established by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as an actionable goal to help people get enough fruit and vegetables ev